Mislintat will work alongside Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis to unearth new talent for the Gunners.

Long-serving scout Rowley will continue to work with Arsenal in a consultancy role despite stepping down from his permanent position.

“We would like to thank Steve Rowley for all his hard work over many years for the club,” Wenger told Arsenal’s official club website.

“He has been a key figure in our recruitment of so many top players and has travelled thousands and thousands of miles, watching hundreds of games for us during his time at the club. We wish him well for the future.”